Rebecca Jenkins (born 1959 in Innisfail, Alberta) is a Canadian actress and singer.

She had starring roles in the 1990s CBC series Black Harbour, and the films Bye Bye Blues, Marion Bridge, South of Wawa and Supervolcano. She also had a supporting role in the 1992 film Bob Roberts, as Dolores Perrigrew.

As a singer, Jenkins has primarily been a backing vocalist for Jane Siberry, Parachute Club and Damhnait Doyle. She has also recorded tracks for a number of Canadian benefit and compilation albums, and participated in the Count Your Blessings concert with Siberry, Holly Cole, Mary Margaret O'Hara and Victoria Williams. As well, she is prominently featured on the Bye Bye Blues soundtrack album; her character in the film is a woman who takes up jazz singing to support her family while her husband is away during World War II. She also performed in Calgary at the September 1, 2005, celebrations of Alberta's centennial.

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